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Kutztown University is all set to be the host for the 2026 Berks County Science Olympiad. The event is scheduled for January 8, with January 12 as the backup date in case of snow. This year, the Olympiad will bring together over 300 high school students from Berks County and other areas. These stud

lifestyle

Adidas Supernova Rise GTX: Top-Rated Running Shoes at a Steal

Adidas has a deal that might make runners happy. The Adidas Supernova Rise GTX running shoes, which usually cost $160, are now on sale for $67. That's a big discount of 58% off. These shoes are special because they are waterproof and won the “Best Female-Specific Design” award for 2024. The shoes h

Ukraine's Air Force: Running on Fumes

Ukraine's air power is in serious trouble. Since the war started in February 2022, they've lost 19 of their Su-27 fighter jets. That's a big deal because these jets are crucial for their defense. Now, they might only have 12 to 23 left. The problem is, no other country uses the Su-27, so they can't

Florida's Catholic Leaders Ask for a Break in Immigration Actions

Florida's Catholic bishops have a request for President Trump. They want him to take a break from immigration enforcement until after the Christmas holidays. They believe this would show kindness to families affected by these actions. The bishops sent a letter on Monday. It was addressed to both Pr

finance

Holiday Spending: Tech and Clothes Lead the Way

This holiday season, people in the U. S. kept spending money, even though the economy wasn't doing great. They spent 4. 2% more than last year, especially on tech gadgets and clothes. Most of this spending happened in physical stores, but online shopping grew the fastest, with a 7. 8% increase. This

Anchorage's Financial Crossroads: Tax Hike or Smart Spending?

Anchorage is a city of diverse people, from working families to small business owners, military personnel, and retirees, all drawn to Alaska's promise of opportunity. But lately, the city's financial management has been shaky. Instead of slapping on a new sales tax, it's time for Anchorage to tighte

technology

Why Do Gamers Prefer Steam Over Epic's Shop?

Epic Games Store (EGS) has been around for over seven years, trying to compete with Steam. It started by offering better deals for game developers and players, like exclusive games, freebies, and discounts. This worked, and now EGS has over 295 million users. But Steam is still way ahead, with 41. 6

opinion

The Hustler Who Taught Me to Fake It Till I Make It

In the summer of 2005, a young writer found himself in New York City, far from his Texas roots. He was working as an assistant to a literary agent, a job that didn't quite align with his dreams. He met a man named Marty Reisman, a self-proclaimed con artist and ping-pong hustler. Marty was a colorfu

Faith and Politics: A Shaky Alliance

In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C

crime

Justice Restored: A Father's Long Wait for Freedom